So... 2014 is over?!

So... 2014 is coming to an end, in like???  (OMG I JUST CHECKED THE CALENDAR!!) Its just next Thursday!!! TIAN AH!!!

Sorry, this post was typed on somewhere near end of December. But I just left it hanging cause some things happened in between and I took a hiatus during the month of January. That is, I'll leave it to some other post next time.

In this post, I will be summing some of the highlights of 2014.

January

As I was an avid supporter of the talent show kpop starhunt back then, and I don't know what got into me, I was contemplating whether to head down to Suntec City to support the 4 finalists. Just nice, I had a friend who also wanted to go down to the event cuz the guest star that they're inviting appears to be his idol. So yea..

After which, they had a stage game activity, and lucky me manage to bag home the prize of a pair of scoot tickets to Seoul, Korea. Lol! The post on the event is here: http://www.donnlicious.com/2014/01/scoot-kpop-starhunt-season-3.html



I am definitely very lucky, considering the fact that I had won a pair of tickets to Seoul, and the month before in Dec 2013, I won a 2D1N stay at W Hotel Singapore. I didn't believe it at first and I was quite skeptical about it, but after much checking, indeed. I've won. Hahah!



Ohyah! How can I forgot about Chinese New Year as well? Other than going to relative houses to "Bai Nian", I also had a "reunion" dinner with my Poly year 1 clique! ♥

March

I didn't remember doing anything worth highlighting in February, (not like I get to celebrate valentine's day!) So yea. Let's move on to March shall we?

I took part in Nuffnang's blogging contest, Unwrap Good Times With KFC Bandito. I get alot of good feedback from my friends that the video I made was pretty entertaining. (Video On My Blog Header). Here's the post: http://www.donnlicious.com/2014/03/wrap-unwrap-good-times.html

And I came in 2nd for that contest. First prize of $1000 goes to Cheow Yi, which is now a friend of mine. (Cheow Yi, we're friends right? RIGHT?!!)



Ohohoh! And I died my hair purple as well! Hahah! CHIOZ!!! I kinda miss my funky hair days. Lol!!!

April

Fast forward to April, the first ever Cousins* Traveling together. Initially there was more people going luh, but then because of the BKK Riot thingy and some of them their parents felt that it wasn't safe to go at that point of time. So some of them called off the trip. But nevertheless, we had plenty of fun!!!



The finale of Cineleisure's Next Online Sensation 3 also known as CNOS in short was held at mid April. I attended the event as a guest and I saw some familiar faces. Hahaha! So for all the winners. Especially Noelle, cuz she really wanted this. And also because I keep disturbing her cuz she got 4th place during CNOS 2. Hahaha!

A photo with Joey and Shenny and QiuQiu photobombing us from behind. Hahaha!



Back in April, I also took part in The Influencer Network's first ever blogging contest "Why I Love Being A Blogger". And I came in 2nd. Again!!! Yes, I can never get 1st in life, not sure why? But that's the other story.

April was also the month where I return back to school as a senior year student. Gawwd. Words can't explain how stressful I am... I still remember clearly I had a hard time building relationships with my year 3 groupmates. But look, now we're friendsssssssssss! Hahaha!

May

As I was busy with the new semester, I didn't really have time to blog much, but the highlight for May is that I've gotten a new phone!!! Woots! And its an iPhone 5s!!! I've never regretted my purchase, and its all thanks to Daddy Koh!!! ♥



I dyed my hair to cobalt blue at May, along with silver/grey highlights at the fringe area. I SUPER DUPER LOVE IT!!! ♥

June

Finally the time has arrive. June was the period where I had my mid-terms and I was pretty looking forward to the holidays after cuz I will be traveling to Seoul, Korea courtesy from the tickets that I've won from KPOP Starhunt finale. Hahaha!

July

I attended TIN's Boost at WhiteSails. It was my first ever yacht experience and I definitely enjoy it. I got to know more bloggers through the event and it was my first time talking to Celine (@SecretNudges) as well. Hahah! But many things had happen and I'll probably write in another post in regard to my r/s with TIN. But for now, I'm currently a free spirit and going solo. No longer tied with them anymore.

August

Done with the last presentation for semester 3.1. I remembered how stressful it was because my group was the last group to present for our class. The stress and tension.... I can't even!!!! Partly because its set as a director board meeting style, and questions asked is like never give face one. So yeap! Glad that its all over now!

Mr Steven FTW!!!

OHYAH! On the month of August, I also bought a new lens! Never regret buying it cause I can take nice bokeh pictures! WOOT WOOTS!!!

September

The month that I always had a love hate relationship with. Reason being its my birthday and I'm turning a year older. It seems quite unreal to me cause year by year just passed by like this. I mean, its literally in a blink of an eye!!!



My friends celebrated my birthday with me. Namely, Keekhim, Grace, and MingLong (left to right). We've known each other since ITE Higher Nitec year 1 but started getting close at the start of year 2. There are some other ITE friends that I miss though, hopefully we can get to meet out soon. :/

Part of the reason I love hanging out with them is because with them, I can act like a diva all I want cause I'm the youngest out of all of them. HAHAHAHAHA!



NEXT! My poly year 3 groupmates also celebrated my birthday with me. I truly grateful. I mean, I don't expect any fancy gatherings or presents. Just a simple dinner together will do.

Somewhere around internship. We had a simple dinner and chilling session at Timbre (which Garey loves) LOL! And they surprised me with a cake and present! ♥♥♥ But someone let the cat out of the bad and spoiled the surprise. LOLOLOLOL!!!

They got me a Victoria Secret Bombshell in Bloom! YAY TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF SLUT-INESS!

October

Celebrated Garey ma' boy's birthday! #Beyond360 + Wildpokemon wanted to give him a surprise. But ended up failing cause he manage to saw us through his window panes while me and Nicole were hiding behind some pillars! HAHAHAAHA! #UltimateFail!!!



Meet out with the usual CNOS2 bitchesss for some catch up some time in October as well. Till now, I'm glad that I've made the decision to join cnos for the 2nd time cause I've made really good friends with these people. I mean, how often can you actually make friends with people you know online?!!!!



And again, celebrated another bitches's birthday! This time round it's Grace's birthday. Everytime I hand out with them, I'm so glad that they're in my life. ♥



Days on internship were tough. But Mellysa did not forget about me. (Inserts many AWWWWWW)!!!
This girl asked me out for cafe hopping and in the end, she treated me to a birthday meal instead. ^.^y ♥

November

For the month of November, its where most of my friends and I anticipate, because at the end of the month it will be the end of our internship. Surviving with only $450 per month is really a torture. Having to be careful of how I spend every single cents is really tough. I mean, towards the end of the year is where money is needed the most. Birthdays, presents, festive seasons such as new year and christmas. OH MY GAWWWWD!!!!

But nevertheless, I'm willing to spend it on the people that is worth spending it on. ♥
Celebrated Keekhim's and MingLong's birthday on the month of November.

Brought Keekhim to dancing crab and surprised her with 2 presents. Hehe! ^.^y
As for MingLong, we wanted to surprise him and not tell him that we're gonna bring him to adventure cove. But guess what? This smartass know it all decided to spoil the whole plan by making a correct guess. LOLOLOL THAT BITCH!!! (We celebrated both their birthdays on different days though).




For the month of November, I got invited to attend the premiere of Mocking Jay part 1, courtesy of Cathay Ad House. Thank you so much for the tickets! ♥

And because of this invite, I get to see my awesome cnos2 peeps as well! :D

December

Month of December was the start of semester 3.2. I still remember how stressful it was. Juggling with 3 individual assignments and 3 group projects. But all and all, I'm glad that I've made it. The friendships forged with my group mates, the late nights at brand study. It's all worth it. ♥

Manage to pull out some time to celebrate bitchnic's birthday cause this girl was telling our friend (WeiJing) that we didn't celebrate her birthday! LOL! (Judging....)

So sorry everything was very last minute. I promise in years to come (if there is) it will be more effort put in okay!!!! ♥



As I was busy with the last 3 modules of my polytechnic life. I didn't really had time to go out and have fun. All I did for December was school, home, school, home. And the cycle continues. But at the end of 2014, I had a annual staycation with *le cousins and Park Avenue Rochester Hotel. Link to the post over here -> http://www.donnlicious.com/2015/02/goodbye-friends-hello-strangers.html



And well. That sums up my whole "journey" for the year 2014. It's pretty boring I guess??? LOLOLOL!!! But I'm sure 2015 is gonna be even more boring. HAHAHAHA! As I'll be enlisting probably this year (not sure when though). I think I'll have lesser time to hang out, and also to take pictures of myself. HAHAHAHAHA!!!

But who knows right? The future is still unknown to me. Cheers to a better future. Hahaha!

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

Hello there everybody! How's your Chinese New Year? Well, mine is great so far! Okay not really that great, on a scale of 1 to 10 maybe 6??? Hahaha!!!

I still remember when I was younger, I really love and anticipate CNY! But as I grew older, it kinda gets boring. As in, there's nothing much we can do except house visiting as most of the shops will be close. But to my surprise, cotton on and toastbox are open during CNY this year! So yea.

So I had reunion dinner with my family on the 30th January, which was the eve of Chinese New Year.



One of the main reasons I look forward to CNY! I get to eat lots and lots of food! I really love this kind of atmosphere, where my house will be fully lighted up and it will be so happening, with my sis friends coming over to "Bai Nian" and overnight Mahjong session with my parents. Hahah! But I'll be like some loner in my room using my phone la, or maybe watching the television. Hahaha!

So after having my reunion dinner, I went down my block to play sparkles with my sisters. My 3rd sis decides to be "creative" and made a "rocket" out of sparkles!



After that, we head back home and started chilling and watching television. Some channel 8 live show! Hahah! That pretty much sums up my CNY Eve.

DAY 1
Day 1 of CNY! Did practically nothing. Rotted at home the whole entire day. Waited for my Uncle (My dad's brother) to come over to our house for visiting and that's it. OH! I ordered McDelivery that costs $45.60 and my dad paid for it. Hahaha! Cuz I told him I was angry at him for some reason and VOILA!

#PERKSOFBEINGTHEYOUNGESTSON

But anyway, the Mcdonalds that I ordered is for my family, consisting of My mom, 2 sis, myself and my bro-in-law. So yea! I personally feel its quite expensive but my sis beg to defer. Oh wells.

Later at night, I went to AMK Hub together with my mom to purchase tickets for "THE LION MEN" Yayyyy! And that's Day 1 of my CNY! Hahaha!

DAY 2
Woke up early for McBreakkie with le Mom and Sis! Went back home, and bathed, did the necessary stuff and then off we go for house visiting at our relatives place.

Photo with my Mom, 3rd Sis and Dad.



Didn't really take much photos also. Cuz well.... I was shy and I don't wanna whip out my camera infront of my relatives! Hahaha!

CHINESE NEW YEAR GOODIES! #ReasonsWhyImGrowingHorizontally



Now ending this post with 2 more photos. I swear to god my sis is no photographer material. She had a hard time using my cam and the photos turns out like SHIAAAT (mostly). BUT STILL! I really appreciate her effort and help for taking photos for me. ♥ #SiblingsLOVE

MANDATORY #OOTD INSTAGRAM POST

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Prolly there's gonna be a part 2 of my CNY, cuz I'm going house visiting again this Sunday at my uncle's (My Dad's Bro) house. YAY! Gonna play "Ban Luck"! WootWoot! ♥

Let's Move Forward To 2014

I realized I haven't made any new year resolutions yet, so now I'm gonna write about it and hopefully I'll be able to stick to it and get it accomplished by the end of 2014.

In 2013, I've gained some, but I've lost some as well. I've lost some friends due to conflicts and such, but, no point bringing the hatred from last year, so why not let bygones be bygones and start anew?!

I didn't thought that I'll be blogging so consistently, updating this space of mine. So that's something that I really hope I will continue doing, updating my blog more frequently be it or without any invitation to events or reviews.

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So without further ado, here are some of my new year resolutions for 2014. ^.^y

1: To get good grades. 
As much as I want to, I know I'm a lazy MOFO when it comes to school work. But if I have to, I will definitely work hard to achieve what I want. But most of the time, I'll just leave it to fate.

2: Travel more. 
I've always wanted and aim to travel at least once a year, be it to Malaysia or anywhere else, and guess what?!! I'll be going to Bangkok with le *cousins this coming April! A total of 13 of us are going, can you imagine?!!! Hahaha! I'm so looking forward to it!

3: More exposure. More opportunities
Who doesn't like to be recognize for their efforts put into something? As much as I want my blog to be known in the blogosphere, I will still do it in the ethical way, by working hard, and also leaving it to fate. Hahaha! If it's meant to be it's meant to be.

4: Spend more time with my family.
As I grew older, I realized I'm spending lesser time with my family, especially with my parents. It's kinda sad knowing that one day I will have to live my life without them. It's tough la. That's why one of my resolution is to spend more time with them, and hopefully we'll be able to travel overseas together, as a family. ♥

5: Lose Weight.
I know I know, this sounds almost impossible la, but I hope to lose some weight by the end of 2014, like not those super fit muscle gym kind but just nice enough to look good la. Hahaha! But.... we'll see! LOLOLOL!

6: Blog more often.
I know I'm already considered blogging VERY frequently already, but I hope to do it often like more consistently, maybe 2 - 3 post every week? Which makes 8 - 12 posts every month, and its 96 - 144 posts a year!! But sometimes due to school work and stuff, I may not blog so often la, like I say, let's just leave it to fate. Hahaha!

7: Lastly, be more optimistic and stop being so pessimistic.
I'm quite a emotional and sentimental kind of person. I can cry when I'm arguing with another person one hor!!! Hahahaha! And I take the words from people who are close to me very seriously, like the things they do or say can affect me one! So yea, this year I hope I can brush away those negativity easily, and live as though you only live once! #YOLO

SO YEAP! THAT'S MY NEW YEAR RESOLUTION! HOW ABOUT YOU?!!!
I really hope I could achieve at least half of it! Hahaha! Alright, that's all for this post, till then!

Here's To A Good End

Come to think of it, 2013 is coming to an end, and this is prolly the first time I'm blogging about what I've done throughout the year.

Up till now, I still can't believe that I've been diligently updating this little space of mine, and I'm really thankful for all of you guys support. Like without you guys, I won't even have the motivation to blog la!!!

The thing that I've accomplished the most would probably be winning 2nd place in Cineleisure's Next Online Sensation bah? After winning, I've definitely gained some exposures, be it online or offline. Not forgetting wonderful opportunities as well.

Now without further ado, let's begin summarizing my year 2013!

I didn't really blog during January and February. But just to roughly sum it up. I was still a year 1 student at Temasek Polytechnic Business Studies Grouping.

Life was so much easier back then.


February is the month of Lunar Chinese New Year! Had annual reunion dinner at home, and also went house visiting at my Poly year 1 classmates house. We had steamboat as well! Yums!!!

I'm missing the Shabu Shabu already!!! Hahaha!

Life begin to get more busy when I receive this.

One of the decisions that I've never regret making! Initially I was still hesitating whether take part in this 2nd season of CNOS. Reason being, its too time consuming, and there are lots of things to do. But after much consideration, I went ahead by joining this competition, and Angie was also part of the reason why I joined. Hahaha!

AND SO, THE ADVENTURE BEGINS!

MARCH

Took part in CNOS and had to do several challenges in between weeks. We're required to do 1 challenge each week, from Food, to Entertainment, Fashion and even to do a vlog on a race, LIVE!!!



But it was definitely a good experience! Hahah! I've made awesome friends from the competition. Never regret joining! :D

   
Other than CNOS! In between I also went for a Genting trip as Angie's plus 1! It was awesome cuz its my first time going to Genting, after 21 years of my life. Hahaha!

Made new friends from the trip as well, you guys know who you are!!! ^.^y


Other than the above mentioned. I also took part in a singing competition held by Kebun Baru Community Centre. I manage to make it into the finals but had to drop out in the end, cuz it clashes with the CNOS Finals. Which is quite a hard decision to make back then...

APRIL

Finally got my very own camera that I've won from CNOS!
I can haz good quality peektures on my blog! Woots! Hahaha!


The top 3 winners from CNOS then have a photoshoot for our LARGER THAN LIVE SIZED posters that will be pasted outside Cineleisure!

I still remember back at CNOS 1 when I didn't win, I kept telling my friends how awesome would it be if my face were to be on the lift just like the winners from CNOS 1, and now it finally happened! Hahaha!

THEN FINALLY! THE PHOTOS ARE UP!

Our web banners appeared on several blogs that has the Nuffnang ads embedded on their blog. Mine even appeared on QiuQiu's blog! OMG! #BestMomentsOfMyLife





Eventhough the competition ended, but our friendships definitely didn't! We had our first ever CNOS picnic at Marina Barrage, and also had a mini  birthday celebration for Clinton as well! ♥

And also received an academic award from ITE! Good Progress Award yo! Hahaha!

MAY

- Dyed my hair striking red

- Appeared on Teenage Magazine June Issue

JUNE

- Fashion Shoot @ Cineleisure
- Choir Camp

To be honest, I kinda miss going to practice and singing/making a fool with the boys! But due to school commitment and my busy schedules, I guess leaving choir was the only option for me. :(

JULY

- Appeared on Teenage Magazine August Issue

AUGUST

- Poster boy featuring facets of Cineleisure - Made my very own namecard

SEPTEMBER

- 1 more poster up @ Cineleisure

- Taiwan Trip

- 21st Birthday

 

OCTOBER

- Belated 21st Birthday Chalet

NOVEMBER

- Myntefingers very own Nail Runway

DECEMBER

- Dyed my hair Green x Yellow

- *Cousins* Annual Staycation

- Christmas Countdown @Cineleisure
- Supported Fenny's Performance @ Mediacorp

Went to support Fenny's performance at Mediacorp! She's in the qualifying rounds for Sheng Siong Singing Competition, and honestly, I think she did really really good! Thumbs and Toes up for her! ♥

And I manage to find the Youtube video of her performance! Teehee! Thank you, to the person who uploaded the video.



With that, I'm done summing up my year 2013. Actually, also nothing much also la! My life is 24/7 boring one ley! Hahaha! 2013 have definitely shaped me into a better person, and I really learned alot.

There are definitely good and bad memories. ^.^

To end of this post, I hereby wish everyone a prosperous and happy new year! Stay gorgeous! ^.*y